Dec 1, 2025Single source
Walmart AI voice system accused in suit of collecting Illinois callers' voiceprints without consent
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A proposed class action alleges Walmart's AI voice system captured biometric voiceprints from Illinois residents who called local stores, without meaningful consent or an explanation of retention and deletion. Plaintiff Amber Smith says her voiceprint was captured on two calls in December 2025 and one in July 2026. The claims are allegations.
What this means for youIf you call a store or company, an automated voice system may be recording and analysing your voice. Check whether a business tells you how it uses voice data, and ask how to opt out or have it deleted.
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- AI Incident Databasehttps://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1622
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